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Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates – Price War Continues!
Nationwide Building Society has announced a major cut to its mortgage rates, with some of the lowest rates ever seen! From today, Wednesday 14th August, Nationwide will be reducing rates by up to 0.20 percentage points across a range of its fixed-rate mortgages. Here’s what you need to know: Moving Home? First Time Buyer? Remortgaging?…
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Atom Bank Throws First-Time Buyers a Lifeline with Bigger Mortgages
Atom Bank has announced it’s making it easier for first-time buyers to get a mortgage, especially those buying in London and the South East. The bank is increasing the maximum amount it will lend compared to a borrower’s income. This is known as the loan-to-income ratio (LTI). For example, someone earning £75,000 a year could…
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LendInvest Offers Its Lowest Buy-to-Let Rates of the Year!
LendInvest, a leading mortgage lender, has just announced its lowest buy-to-let rates of the year, starting at a super low 3.69%! This could mean big savings for you, so read on to see how you can benefit. Lower Rates Mean More Profit This new rate is a big deal because it can put more money…
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Yorkshire Hottest for Property Investors as House Prices Soar
Forget London and Manchester, it’s Yorkshire stealing the show for property investors! Since December 2021, when the Bank of England started raising interest rates, the average UK house price has risen by a respectable 7%, reaching £288,120. However, some cities are absolutely booming, and Yorkshire is leading the charge. Sheffield takes the crown, boasting a…
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Where Will House Prices Boom Next? Phil Spencer’s Property Predictions Revealed!
Want to know the secrets to bagging a property bargain in an area about to boom? Property expert Phil Spencer reveals the tell-tale signs to look out for when trying to find the next Hackney or Margate. Even in a shaky housing market, some areas defy the odds, with prices soaring over time. Take Hackney…
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Irish House Prices Set to Rocket as Experts Predict 4.5% Rise
Experts are predicting Irish house prices will jump by an average of 4.5% over the next year, and it’s all down to a desperate lack of properties for sale. This news comes despite80% of estate agents admitting that current prices are already “expensive” or “very expensive”. So, what’s behind this predicted surge? The Society of…
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Plymouth Houses Fly Off the Market While Blackpool Sellers Face a Wait
Thinking of selling your home? New data reveals the UK’s property hotspots (and not-spots!) If you’re looking for a speedy sale, pack your bags and head to Plymouth! New research from property website OnTheMarket has crowned the seaside city the fastest place to sell your home. Properties there are snapped up in a lightning-fast 32…
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Downsizing Your Home Could Make You Half a Million!
Thinking of downsizing? You could be sitting on a goldmine! Swapping your five-bedroom family home for a cosy three-bed could unlock an average of nearly £500,000 in pure cash! That’s according to new figures from Rightmove that show just how profitable downsizing can be. Londoners are sitting on the biggest potential profits. Trading a five-bedroom…
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Landlords’ Rental Yields Soar in These UK Hotspots
New data from letting agent Lomond reveals that Merthyr Tydfil, Brent, and Hammersmith and Fulham are leading the pack. These areas have seen rental yields jump by a healthy margin over the past year: Other areas with strong gains: Not just a few hot spots: The good news is that every region of England and…
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Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drop Offers Hope for Homebuyers
Average fixed-rate mortgages have fallen to their lowest point since March, offering a ray of sunshine in the current economic climate. According to the latest data from Moneyfacts, the average two-year fixed-rate deal has dropped by 18 basis points since July, now sitting at 5.77%. Five-year fixed-rate deals have also seen a welcome decrease, falling…